Alpine

We were pretty darn busy at the house yesterday. Got the bathrooms pretty much painted, we just have to go back an put a second coat on. I am really happy with how the colors look.
We have a rowing machine which I love and is low impact which is probably best for my knees, hips and back at this point in my life. Plus we do have canoes and guide boats ( uses a rowing motion) so time to get in shape.

Purplrks3647

Awesome job getting through your trip in that drinking environment, Runner!!! I hope you were able to enjoy yourself. Congrats on 18 weeks!

Alpine

Woot woot Runner!! You get a double dance from me.

Cityboy

Runnerf, awesome that you got through what was obviously a mental challenge for you. I found that having gotten through each challenge, especially the big ones, I was on a higher plane and was in a better position for forward growth. Perhaps you already are, but I encourage you to imagine the person you want to be, with positive energy living a positive life.

samwitch

Hey Calm, that's my gym too! I just need to get there more often :-)

Tica2023

Day 36, hit the gym today, cleaned a little, still feeling exhausted but trying to not nap today and go to be early. I hope my nightmares stop soon. They were bad the first two weeks, stopped and have restarted. Probably my mind working through a lot.
Hope everyone has a great start to another sober week, no hangovers, no wondering if coworkers smell the alcohol, no missing work due to drinking.

calmself

End of day 448 - Ran 5.5 kms in 38 minutes. Paced it correctly i guess, not much soreness. Had a nice dinner. Pretty relaxed, ready to go to bed. Good night from Seattle.

least

Looks like it's going to be another sleepless night for me. . I've already tried several times to go to bed but can't sleep.

calmself

Hey Least, sorry to hear that. Did you see a doctor? For me, melatonin helped.

least

Yes, my doctor recommended melatonin and it does help a bit. But it's the terrible itching that keeps me awake cause it won't let me relax and fall asleep.

ChopStickCheese

I remember that era of coldness. A lot of snow over Europe that time aswell. Was supposed to visit an Arsenal-game with my dad, but all flights (and eventually the match itself) got cancelled (too).

Mags1

Good Morning Weekenders

Hope we all had a good sober weekend.

RunnerF

Made in through another sober weekend. Number 17 since October 1 2022.

Pledging for today. Day 127.

Alpine

So many triggers hitting me from every side possible.

Purplrks3647

RunnerF

Stay strong Alpine. Remember you are doing this for you. Drinking will not make anything better. I believe all here have learned that. No need to learn it again. Sending you prayers to get you through.

Worried14

You've come such a long way Alpine you can get through this

Alpine

I just so want to throw in the towell..But I can't because of having surgery tomorrow.

Leshar

Hello Alpine, please stay strong. You've come so far. I have thrown in the towel time after time and I'm beyond miserable. I'm here again, worn out and ashamed. Day 2.
All the best for a good outcome with your surgery.

RunnerF

Alpine. Hang in there. Hoping surgery goes well.

I too am having a challenging day. Had a blowup with my adult son today at work. He is so unreasonable and thinks everyone who works for us always will do the right thing. When they don’t he loses it on them. Then they want to quit and I have to do damage control. He can’t see his behavior is the problem. He blames me for not appreciating all he does. Oh the joys of family business.